Procurement Category Manager – HR & Professional Services
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Salary: £46,000 - £68,000 + benefits
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a commercially astute Procurement Manager to lead the delivery of strategic sourcing across HR and Professional Services spend.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll partner closely with senior stakeholders to drive value, strengthen supplier relationships and shape procurement strategy across a critical indirect category.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end procurement activity across HR and Professional Services (e.g. recruitment, contingent labour, consultancy, L&D)
* Develop and implement category strategies aligned to wider business objectives
* Run sourcing events, including RFPs/RFQs, from market analysis through to contract award
* Negotiate commercial contracts, ensuring value for money without compromising quality
* Build and manage strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
* Deliver measurable cost savings, process improvements and risk mitigation
* Analyse spend data and market trends to inform strategic decision-making
* Ensure compliance with procurement governance, policies and best practice
About You
* Proven experience in procurement or category management, ideally within HR and/or Professional Services
* Strong track record of delivering end-to-end sourcing and commercial outcomes
* Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
* Experience managing supplier relationships and driving performance improvements
* Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to own a key spend area and influence strategic direction
* Partner with senior stakeholders across the business
* Competitive salary aligned with senior Procurement Manager roles in the UK market
* Flexible hybrid working and supportive culture